A few years ago I got a couple of plain white styrofoam urns from an estate sale. They had never been used and were from a shop that the woman had owned. I liked that there was a pair and glittered them up to use. I used vintage glitter and it has started to tarnish already.
I have decorated with them in the past with floral picks and such. I have never really loved what they looked like. This year I decided to try and use honeycomb balls to do the topiary look.
I inserted a metal rod into the styrofoam filler in the urn (a wooden dowel would have worked as well). I also added some silver garland to dress up the top of the urn.
I LOVE honeycomb balls and use them quite a bit. When you open them they naturally have a tunnel where the cardboard comes together. I inserted the rod through this area (where the string is located).
The tip of the rod was still showing so I added a second smaller striped honeycomb ball.
Voila...the pair in my front window.
I like the way they say "Happy Valentine's Day" to my neighbors as they walk by.
This was a super easy project that you could do with any taller urn/vase shape with a styrofoam support in the center. Love these topiaries!
What a Great idea !! I love it !!! I am going to try it out too..... Thanks Laurie ! Happy Valentine's day.
Posted by: Lisa W. | February 10, 2011 at 04:52 PM
Once again you have out done yourself. Glitter an urn? Beautiful. They marry together like they were meant to be...Renee
Posted by: Renee | February 10, 2011 at 05:00 PM
How cute and what an idea!! You can even change them to green or spring colors for the different holidays! I will have to give this one a try, I think even I can do it :)
Happy Valentine's Day!
Posted by: Lisa | February 10, 2011 at 05:18 PM
That is sooooooooooooo super cute.It just makes me smile. What a genius you are!!
Posted by: Penny | February 10, 2011 at 07:12 PM
These would be adorable as decorations at a birthday party too. Brilliant!
Posted by: Kim K. | February 11, 2011 at 03:25 AM
I love your creativity!! I am always putting something like pinwheels or drink stirrers in my vases - as I have a black thumb!! So your project is right up my alley!
Posted by: Lynn | February 11, 2011 at 05:39 AM
Everything you touch turns to cuteness!
Posted by: Rebecca | February 11, 2011 at 08:39 AM
Lucky neighbors! It looks so cute framed by your window -- just like a picture. Some of your little valentine girls would be cute dancing under the heart. or would that be too much of a cute thing?
Posted by: janet | February 11, 2011 at 08:55 AM
Clever woman. Honestly you never cease to amaze me!
Annette
Posted by: Annette | February 11, 2011 at 10:14 AM
Your window looks great, what a way to greet your neighbors.
Posted by: sandy | February 11, 2011 at 10:58 AM
That is ADORABLE just like you! :)
happy Valentines day a little early
XOXO
Posted by: catherine | February 11, 2011 at 01:09 PM
I'm sure your neighbors smile when they see them. I know I did!
Posted by: barbara | February 11, 2011 at 02:10 PM
Love them!!!
Posted by: elma | February 11, 2011 at 03:55 PM
so fun! you are right a great way to say happy valentine
Cathy
Posted by: acorn hollow | February 11, 2011 at 05:30 PM
Laurie, that is the cutest darn Valentine's Day window. My dad's store years ago used to sell those tissue balls. And not once, NOT ONCE, did I ever think to do that with them. Love it. You are an inspiration, girl. Happy Valentine's Day weekend. - Kathy
Posted by: Kathy | February 12, 2011 at 06:21 AM
Well that is just stunning in your window there I would have never thought of that you clever girl you!!
Posted by: Nan | February 12, 2011 at 10:35 AM
Hi Laurie, what a great idea
and Thank you for taking a pic
so that I can see green grass
again! : ) All I have is white.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Hugs,
Jani
Posted by: Janis | February 12, 2011 at 01:33 PM
Hi Laurie, what a great idea
and Thank you for taking a pic
so that I can see green grass
again! : ) All I have is white.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Hugs,
Jani
Posted by: Janis | February 12, 2011 at 01:33 PM
Laurie, I don't know why my post
came through twice and also
missing the "s" on my name! lol
Janis
Posted by: Janis | February 12, 2011 at 03:03 PM
What a great idea - I love how these turned out!
Posted by: Kathy | February 12, 2011 at 08:54 PM
Wow - how fun!! Just discovered your blog and your Etsy shop this morning - and am thoroughly enjoying both!
Love those pics of you in the vintage glasses. Yes, you made me smile...
Susan
Posted by: Sarsaparilla | February 13, 2011 at 06:06 AM
You. Are. A. Genius.
xoxo
Dot
Posted by: one gal's trash | February 13, 2011 at 09:08 AM